"When instructions given to child, and received, then and only then give reward of name for identification purposes. Code phrases — 'well done, 'very good, or 'you did real good. Avoid hugs, touch, any other forms of physical contact. Eye contact necessary, stabilizing. Allow alter-state to form place of safety within, encourage alter to describe internal surroundings. (All is taped, voice-activated, recorded later in the computer records for others to refer to).
"One response is 'I want my mommy. Necessary to remind child that, 1) 'Mommy is dead, 2) 'Mommy brought you here' (only use if true), 3) 'Mommy is right outside — you can see her as soon as you've finished, or 4) 'Mommy told me to tell you to be a good boy/girl. Room is kept low lighted for maximum effect. They prefer only one person (interventionist) to be with the child. Less distractions. They also prefer it to be a person the child will not be able to ID on a day-to-day basis in 'outside' regular activities.
"Sessions can vary greatly, depending on the time allowance, expense allowance, urgency, etc. Occasionally exceptions are made for disciplinary measures. May (in that case) be an all-nighter. Keeping the room dark also helps simulate nighttime, which is conducive to their 'rehabilitation.
"The children are taught responses according to Pavlov's theories — inpracticum. This basically involves uses of 'triggers' usually found in the subject's natural, normal home-based environment.